UK GDPR & International Data Transfers – Our Commitment to
Compliance
As part of our commitment to data privacy, we strictly adhere to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), especially with respect to the international transfer of personal data.
Under Article 45 of the UK GDPR, personal data may only be transferred to countries outside the UK if those countries are deemed to provide an “adequate” level of data protection. While the United States is not inherently recognized as an adequate jurisdiction, a recent development ensures smoother transatlantic data flows.
As of October 12, 2023, the UK government has formally recognized the UK Extension to the EU-US data privacy framework, known as the UK-US data bridge, as a valid UK adequacy regulation. This regulatory decision enables UK-based organizations to legally transfer personal data to US organizations that are certified under this framework, without needing to implement additional safeguards such as standard contractual clauses (SCCs).
At Seamfix, we rely on Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the backbone of our cloud infrastructure. AWS enables us to deliver solutions that are not only high-performing and scalable, but also secure, reliable, and resilient for identity-driven services handling sensitive personal data.
To ensure compliance with international data protection laws, especially concerning the transfer of personal data outside the United Kingdom, we have taken proactive steps to align with regulatory frameworks governing cross-border data flows.
This means that Seamfix can legally and securely transfer
personal data from the UK to AWS data centers located in
the United States, while remaining fully compliant with the
requirements of the UK GDPR.
AWS is certified under the UK Extension of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (UK-US data bridge) This certification is publicly verifiable through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Data Privacy Framework (DPF) list Accessible at www.dataprivacyframework.gov
This means that Seamfix can legally and securely transfer personal data from the UK to AWS data centers located in the United States, while remaining fully compliant with the requirements of the UK GDPR.
Data remains subject to equivalent levels of protection as required within the UK. AWS is contractually bound to uphold a set of rigorous data privacy principles, including transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accountability and the right to redress. Customers and end users retain full control over their data, while benefiting from the speed, availability, and innovation enabled by cloud-based services. This framework provides a lawful, government-recognized basis for international data transfers, removing the need for supplementary measures such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and reducing compliance complexity for all parties involved.
Your privacy is our priority. Whether you’re a client, end-user or partner, you can trust that your data is managed responsibly, no matter where it’s processed.
We ensure that all data transferred, whether processed within the UK or internationally, is handled in strict accordance with UK GDPR. This means your data is always subject to robust legal protections, wherever it resides.
We partner only with infrastructure providers that meet the highest global data protection standards. AWS is certified under the UK Extension of the EU-US data privacy framework, so you can be confident your data is stored securely in a compliant, best-in-class environment.
Thanks to the UK-US data bridge, there’s no need for complex legal workarounds like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Data transfers to certified US organizations like AWS are legally covered by adequacy, streamlining your compliance burden.
From onboarding to processing and retention, we maintain full transparency in how your data is collected, stored, transferred and protected. You’ll always know where your data goes and how it’s kept secure.
The UK-US data bridge is an extension of the EU-US data privacy framework. It allows UK organizations to transfer personal data to US based companies that are certified under the framework without requiring additional legal safeguards.
Yes, AWS is officially listed as a participant in the UK Extension of the EU-US data privacy framework. You can verify this on the Data Privacy Framework website.
It means that Seamfix can securely process and store your personal data in US based AWS data centers while staying fully compliant with UK GDPR requirements.
No. We only transfer data to U.S infrastructure when necessary and in accordance with strict privacy controls and legal requirements.
Absolutely. You can review our Privacy Policy or send an email to privacy@seamfix.com for more details.
Get in touch with us at privacy@seamfix.com and we will be happy to answer all your questions.
Get in touch with us at privacy@seamfix.com and we will be happy to answer all your questions.
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